Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released April 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS20 was brought out 14 months earlier than the MX-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS20 scores versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax MX-1
ZS20 | MX-1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS20
MX-1 | ZS20 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | April 2012 | Newer by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax MX-1
ZS20 | MX-1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS20 vs the MX-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and MX-1.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS20 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS20 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-04-26 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 391g (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 290 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $349 | $400 |